Lionel Messi help Argentina prepare for World Cup against Saudi Arabia

Argentina registered a 5-0 win against United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a friendly match played on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

Medium Brush Stroke By Hina 11.16.2022

It took just 17 minutes for Argentina to take the lead as Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez connected on a through ball from Lionel Messi.

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Angel DiMaria scored the second goal in the 25th minute by rounding Marcos Acuña.

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The Juventus player received the ball from Alexis McAllister and beat the UAE goalkeeper to score the third goal in the 36th minute.

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Lionel Messi gave Argentina a comfortable lead at the break when he rounded Di Maria to score the fourth goal.

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In the 60th minute, Joaquin Correa scored the fifth goal by converting Rodrigo de Paul's ball into the goal.

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Argentina boss Luis Scaloni made a number of changes. Messi stayed late in the game and created many chances for his teammates.

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It proved to be an easy victory as Argentina prepared for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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The game against the United Arab Emirates prepares the Asian side for their group opener against Saudi Arabia.

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Argentina would now like to extend their unbeaten run in the World Cup to 36 matches.

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